PBS Safety Net replacement or supplementary card application form (PB018)
Use this form to request a replacement or supplementary Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net card.
What Centrepay is
Centrepay is a voluntary bill paying service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
How to use Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay for goods and services from registered businesses. You can set up Centrepay deductions from most Centrelink payments.
How to access your digital Medicare card using Express Plus Medicare mobile app
You can use the Express Plus Medicare or myGov apps to access your digital Medicare card. You’ll be able to see your Medicare number and who’s listed on your card.
Time limits for claiming family payments
There are rules about when you can submit a claim. They are different depending on the type of payment. If you can’t claim within these timeframes, let us know.
How to contact social work services
You can speak to a social worker over the phone.
Remove someone from a Medicare card
You can update your card when your circumstances change.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
Get a new Medicare card with other people
You can get a new Medicare card with other people when your circumstances change.
How to get PBS medicines
Some prescription medicines cost a lot of money. To make these medicines more affordable, the PBS can lower the cost.